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Why Do Curtains Shrink After Washing?

For the IKEA models cited here, shrinkage is a documented fabric-care characteristic; it should not be generalized as a fixed percentage for every curtain.

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Can You Hem Curtains Without Sewing?

An iron-on strip offers a no-sew curtain-shortening option for products that allow the method.

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Can People See Through Sheer Curtains at Night?

Sheer fabric can diffuse daylight yet fail to provide privacy at night when interior lights are on.

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Do Room-Darkening Curtains Block All Light?

Room-darkening curtains reduce incoming daylight without necessarily eliminating it; IKEA distinguishes their fabric from a full block-out choice.

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How Wide Should Curtains Be Compared With the Curtain Rod?

Total panel width depends on the fullness you want; IKEA illustrates approximately 1.5×, 2×, and 2.5× the rod or track width for a named sheer curtain.

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